Research Backed Tips to Supercharge Your Morning Routine and the Rest of Your Life Share Article Given recent advances in brain imaging and neuroscience, we now know that the brain is affected by every experience, thought, emotion, and every second of stress. How much of your life do you spend in the present moment? How much time do you spend daydreaming, ruminating about the past, or worrying about the future? (source: themorningmind) "Building a solid foundation for beginning your day will help you achieve success in every area of your life," says Carter "the hours of the morning are the most critical time of the day."